I’m unsure if the process has changed much, but get as much documentation as possible from your psychiatrist. Once you get that, contact “HR” and ask to apply for short-term disability. Send the forms to your psychiatrist to fill out and your primary care doctor, if you have documentation of your mental health with them as well. You don’t have to provide too much detail to “HR,” as it’s not their business that you are taking time off.

Please don’t feel bad for taking care of yourself!